Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei offered condolences to President Masoud Pezeshkian after the targeted killing of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib by Israel. Khamenei urged officials to strengthen security and continue the ministry’s work despite the loss
20 March,2026 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP is preparing an all-out offensive in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, with PM Narendra Modi set to undertake two campaign tours across key districts and Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders also descending on the state
20 March,2026 03:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia's Permanent Representative P Harish reiterated at a UN World Water Day event that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably ends its support for all forms of terrorism," calling it the "global epicentre of terror."
20 March,2026 03:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a message shared on social media platform X, Gandhi expressed confidence in the UDF’s leadership and said the alliance represents the aspirations of the people of the state
20 March,2026 02:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran met a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State KHY Sovanratana in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing India's capacity building initiatives for Cambodia and discussing expanding cooperation in trade, investments, heritage conservation and development partnership
20 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA man identified as Arup Bandopadhyay died after being trapped in an elevator at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday, with relatives alleging that no elevator operator or hospital staff was available to reactivate the stuck elevator for over an hour
20 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAfghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire by carrying out artillery and air attacks in border areas, leading to casualties. Kabul warned that continued aggression could trigger a strong response, even as it had paused operations for Eid to maintain peace
20 March,2026 02:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) published the rules in the official e-Gazette, replacing earlier provisions and outlining detailed norms for the financial year 2026–27
20 March,2026 02:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Prime Minister made the remarks while sharing an article by Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, which outlined the country’s evolving energy strategy
20 March,2026 02:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDroupadi Murmu also offered prayers at Baba Neem Karoli Ashram in Vrindavan. She had a 'darshan' at the Lord Hanuman temple inside the ashram premises
20 March,2026 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe rollout began at 12:20 a.m. EDT on Friday after being delayed earlier due to high winds. The journey to the launch pad is expected to take nearly 12 hours, with the crawler-transporter carrying the rocket and spacecraft about four miles along the crawlerway
20 March,2026 02:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to officials, the threat was received by the minister’s Private Assistant, Vishvendra Shah, from an unidentified number. The caller allegedly issued a direct threat to shoot the minister
20 March,2026 01:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe DGCA has instructed carriers to refrain from flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
20 March,2026 01:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmbani had also appeared before the investigating officer on Thursday, during which he was questioned for nearly eight hours, according to an official statement
20 March,2026 01:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select companies for establishing integrated manufacturing units for Sintered NdFeB rare earth permanent magnets
20 March,2026 01:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a message shared on social media platform X on the second day of the festival, the Prime Minister said the atmosphere during Navratri reflects faith and spiritual warmth across the country
20 March,2026 12:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Chief Minister successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure, which was completed without any complications, the hospital said
20 March,2026 12:42 PM IST | | A CorrespondentSpeaking on the development, the DGP said the operation was conducted under the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and targeted identified drug hotspots across the state
20 March,2026 12:38 PM IST | Chandigarh | ANIMaharashtra farmer Ravindra Metkar, who turned a small venture into a thriving business and an annual turnover of Rs 15 crore, has been invited to speak at the University of Oxford’s Global Research Conference on agri-entrepreneurship
20 March,2026 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIEarlier today, CS Raazen Ekka wrote to Speaker Surama Padhy, citing a violation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution
20 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | ANIThe two companies have roped in BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Paul King, to serve as the director and producer on the project
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Iran has claimed a historic first — striking a US F-35 stealth fighter jet during an active combat mission, a move that could reshape the narrative around air dominance in the ongoing conflict. A video circulating online appears to show the moment the jet was hit mid-air, with visible smoke and the aircraft veering off course. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the strike happened over central Iranian airspace using advanced air defence systems. The United States has confirmed that an F-35 was forced to make an emergency landing after encountering a missile barrage, though officials have not confirmed a direct hit.
According to KPC, the refinery was struck early in the day, leading to fires in parts of the facility. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are working to contain the situation
20 March,2026 01:19 PM IST | Kuwait City | mid-day online correspondentRising costs of the Iran conflict are causing divisions in the US Congress, as Republicans and Democrats question a proposed funding request that could exceed USD 200 billion. Lawmakers are seeking details on how the money will be used, how long military engagement will last, and potential economic impacts
Netanyahu said in a televised address that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles, although he did not provide evidence
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Bengaluru-based Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, who was conferred the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award recently, gave up hockey and athletics to focus his energies on cricket
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